Physical Therapy Assistant Part Time

United Surgical Partners International; United States; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United Surgical Partners International is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. This role involves providing direct patient care and implementing individualized care plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's Degree and meet licensure requirements in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include patient education, effective communication, and ensuring confidentiality while performing therapeutic procedures.

Qualifications

• Current licensed PTA or licensure eligible in the State of Oklahoma.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required within 30 days.

Responsabilités

• Provides goal-directed treatment to promote independence.
• Educates patients and families on care.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and staff.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Patient education

Therapeutic procedures

Formation

Associates Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Description du poste

Overview

The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Outpatient Physical Therapist is under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (pursuant to the laws of the state).

Essential Functions

• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in mobility, motor assets and liabilities for functional performance.
• Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.
• Provides adaptive methods and equipment as appropriate to enhance performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families.
• Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in physical therapy practice.
• Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports.
• Ability to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely.
• Position has Full Access to Protected Health Information of patients on caseload.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Accurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of Pool Competency in adjusting/ reading and corrective measures for adjusting pool chemicals.

Accountability

• Reports to: Clinic Manager, Physical Therapist
• Supervises: Techs

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or Vocational Training and Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current licensed PTA or licensure eligible in the State of Oklahoma
• AHA BLS-HCP within 30 days.

Required Physical Demands

• Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Medium (exerting 11 to 51 pounds of force frequently (patient treatments), 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects or lifting/carrying 2 to 10 pounds constantly)
• Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
• Twisting: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Bending/Stooping: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
• Sitting/Climbing: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
• Seeing: Yes
• Smelling
• Hearing: Yes
• Color Acuity: No
• Feeling: Yes
• Touching: Yes

Environmental Conditions

Level: High

High exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, hot, cold, or wet surroundings, outdoor activities, radiation sources, fumes, electrical equipment and chemicals. Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel.